US Bridges

Sjacksonst Houston over Town Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T14S R 3E · Structure no. SA0900000000161

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sjacksonst Houston over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sjacksonst Houston over Town Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSjacksonst Houston
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 8 T14S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 2789
Coordinates33.88519, -89.00194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sjacksonst Houston over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sjacksonst Houston over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Sjacksonst Houston over Town Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sjacksonst Houston over Town Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Sjacksonst Houston over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.